With their fifth pick (No. 150 overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New York Giants select Oregon guard Shane Lemieux.
Despite needs at center, edge rusher and wide receiver, the Giants continued to beef up other positions along the offensive line with Lemieux. And although they have Kevin Zeitler and Will Hernandez in tow, Lemieux was considered one of the best at his position in 2019.
Here is what our friends at Draft Wire had to say about Lemieux:
A four-year starter at guard on a talented Oregon offensive line, Lemieux is a reliable blocker who plays with a high motor and a mean streak. He can stand to improve as a pass protector, and his technique can be sharpened up a bit, but he has the potential to develop into a solid starter with time.
The second-team All-American was ranked the No. 15 interior offensive line prospect available by Pro Football Focus, but he has only ever played left guard. That will limit what the Giants can do with him, especially since he’s not going to leap-frog either Hernandez or Zeitler.
Still, the selection of Lemieux proves the Giants are determined to legitimately fix their offensive line “once and for all” by adding as much talent and depth as possible.
